Tag: illegal immigrants

Shashi Tharoor Criticizes US Deportation of Indian Nationals, Calls Military Plane Use “Unnecessary”

While acknowledging that the US has the right to deport individuals residing illegally in the country, Tharoor emphasized that the manner of deportation was disproportionate.

February 6, 2025

PIB Refutes ‘Fake Image’ Claim of Indian Migrants Being Deported from US, Clarifies it Shows Deportees from Guatemala

This clarification follows the deportation of over 100 Indian nationals from the US, who were allegedly living in the country illegally.

February 6, 2025

“Why Are They Silent Now?”: Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes Centre Over Deportation of Indians from the US

Yadav urged the government to allow the Opposition to raise the issue in Parliament during the ongoing Budget Session.

February 6, 2025

Opposition Protests Deportation of Indians from the US, MPs Wear Handcuffs to Demonstrate

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, and other leaders also joined the protest, sporting handcuffs outside Parliament.

February 6, 2025

“Absolutely Inhumane, Medieval”: Congress’ Manish Tewari Criticizes Treatment of Indian Nationals Deported from US

Tewari, deeply disturbed by the situation, emphasized that the deported individuals were not criminals, but rather people who had entered the US in search of a better life.

February 6, 2025

Plane Carrying Indian Citizens Deported from US Arrives in Amritsar

Earlier, on January 24, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had announced that it would assist Indian nationals who have overstayed or are residing in the U.S. without proper documentation.

February 5, 2025

Trump Signs Laken Riley Act, Expands Detention for Undocumented Migrants Accused of Crimes

Trump thanked Republicans for supporting the bill, as well as the Democrats who voted across party lines.

January 30, 2025

India Open to Legitimate Return of Nationals Living Abroad Illegally, Supports Legal Mobility: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar also highlighted India’s strong support for legal mobility, emphasizing the role of Indian talent and skills in the global workforce.

January 23, 2025

Delhi LG takes cognizance of reports about “spurt” in illegal immigrants, asks police to launch identification drive

It also mentioned that the Chief Secretary may issue instructions to District Magistrates through the Divisional Commissioner to exercise extra vigil in the verification of people applying for identity documents.

November 16, 2024